Kensdock report:The united boatmen and the Recreational Fishing Alliance oppose a NJ saltwater license. Who’s side are they on?

In New Jersey the groups that represent special commercial interest are not so easily identified.The recreational fishing alliance { RFA} represents commercial interest. The United Boatmen also represent commercial interest . These two groups vehemently oppose a NJ saltwater license! This position is in complete disregard of the benefits a NJ saltwater license will bring to the people of New Jersey.These groups are pushing the free regisration bill , that if passed, will turn out to be the most expensive free legislation ever to be come law in the history of the State of New Jersey.

These groups enjoy a big comfortable seat at the table of fisheries management in New Jersey today. . They realize what they will be up against if a saltwater license is approved; a revenue generating, unified, politically powerful constituency of recreational anglers that will change the way of fisheries management in NJ.

Most recreational anglers support a saltwater license according to the polls that have been taken after long debate on the subject. Taking into consideration precision and bias, the accuracy of the polls are excellent.

Update: guided weakfish trips available for 2015 season

The weakfish (sea trout) are the most prized fish here in Cape May county, NJ. The excitement and thrill of catching a tide runner weakfish is what saltwater fishing is all about !

Mako Shark fishing tips

A few basics to pay attention to when fishing for Mako sharks:
1) do not leave the dock without a Roffer's' report. I get one even though I have up to date reports from commercial fishermen. If you are fishing with a captain that does not know what a Roffer's report is chances are you are only going for a boat ride!
2) If you are going to compete in the tournaments invest in a Mako magnet they work! I have seen sharks, tuna and blues come right up and put their nose on the thing.
3) Makos return to the same wreaks and edges ever year, seek out information as to what areas hold makos when the conditions are right.
4) a crew with a plan. Every crew member should know how to leader a mako, gaff, shoot and run the boat.
5) the first boat on the structure has a significant advantage. Leave early and run hard!
6) stay on the structure! not almost on it !
7) make sure your bait is alive and your chum is fresh.